Issues like
lack of core support, pelvic instability, muscular
imbalances, poor posture, and lack of body awareness all
effect back health. They are also issues that the
Pilates method specializes in helping people improve.
Pilate is primarily based on six principles: centering,
control, flow, breath, precision and concentration.
Combing these 6 principles is the key to a quality
Pilate's workout. Check out this week's article on
Top 10 Reasons To Do Pilates For Life.

Namita Nayyar, AFI

Choose red, yellow and leafy green vegetables-they're rich in antioxidants and
other chemicals that help prevent some kinds of cancers and other diseases. Most
vegetables are also good sources of dietary fiber.

Yes You Can!

Yes you can have the life you want. Yes you can be all that you were meant to
be. Yes you can make the most of yourself. Yes you can know joy and fulfillment.

Yes you can start today. Yes you can keep going for as long as it takes. Yes you
can meet the challenges. Yes you can triumph over adversity. Yes you can create
something great that has never existed before. Yes you can live with integrity
and prosper in a world that often does not care.

Yes you can build your own future. Yes you can get past your fears. Yes
you can learn. Yes you can follow your most deeply desired dreams. Yes you can,
right now.

Direction:
In a food processor or blender, finely chop the basil, mint, garlic and lemon
zest. Add the salt and nuts, and pulse until the nuts are chopped. With motor
running, drizzle in the juice, then 1 tablespoon of oil, to form a smooth purée.
Season the pesto to taste with pepper and set it aside. (Pesto can be made ahead
of time and refrigerated in a tightly closed container.)
Heat the remaining 1 Tbsp. of oil in a large, heavy saucepan over medium-high
heat. Sauté the shallots until they are soft, about 2 minutes. Add the rice,
stirring, until the grains glisten and are opaque white, about 1 minute.
Slowly stir in 1 cup of hot broth. As soon as it is absorbed, add more broth,
1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly to get a creamy texture. Reduce the heat
to medium. When the rice is “al dente” (cooked but still offering slight
resistance when chewed), then the risotto is done (this takes about 20 minutes).
It should be thick and creamy. Season it to taste with salt and pepper.
Transfer the risotto into a medium bowl and stir in the pesto. Top each serving
with grated cheese, if desired. Serve immediately.

Issues like lack of core support, pelvic instability,
muscular imbalances, poor posture, and lack of body
awareness all effect back health. They are also issues
that the Pilates method specializes in helping people
improve.

Pilate is based on six principles: centering, control,
flow, breath, precision and concentration. Combing these
6 principles is the key to a quality Pilate's workout.

1. Improves Muscle Tone -

Pilates exercises help to strengthen and tone muscle and
bone by using your own body weight. Anytime you add
muscle to your body you stimulate your metabolism,
which, in turn helps to decrease your body fat by
burning calories and fat.